To begin with, the Accord will get the N22B 2.2-litre i-DTEC engine which produces 180 horses. The same engine powers the Accord and CR-V outside India and is currently the only diesel platform available from Honda. If Honda does decide to import the CR-V diesel, it will be with this same engine. Honda also has a 1.6-litre diesel mill coming, that is being developed extensively for the Indian and European market. The engine will boast of a four-cylinder configuration and is expected to produce between 120-140 horses. It is expected to power the next generation Civic as well.
A slightly detuned version, capable of producing 100-odd horses will make its debut in the City. This engine will also spawn a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder diesel engine that will find home in the upcoming small car (codename 2CV) and the Honda Fit/Jazz in various states of tuning. As we mentioned earlier, we are not sure it the Jazz will get a diesel treatment in India though. It will be the diesel Accord that will be launched first, followed by the diesel City and then the small car. Stay tuned to Motoroids as we bring you more information on this topic as and when it’s available to us.